Drug Screening

No appointment is necessary for most drug screening services. Walk-ins are welcome daily from 8am to 8pm at both locations. However, if you have specific DOT or legal requirements, calling ahead can help ensure we have all necessary documentation ready. Bring your photo ID and any paperwork provided by your employer or requesting party.

DOT (Department of Transportation) drug testing follows strict federal regulations for safety-sensitive transportation positions. It requires a specific 5-panel test, certified collection sites, and medical review officer evaluation. Non-DOT testing is for general employment or other purposes and offers more flexibility in panel selection and procedures. We are certified to perform both types of testing according to applicable regulations.

Preliminary screening results are typically available rapidly using immunoassay technology. However, any non-negative preliminary result requires confirmation testing at a certified laboratory, which takes 24-72 hours. For employment testing, results go to the designated medical review officer who reviews and releases final results. We follow all applicable timing requirements for DOT and legal testing.

A standard 5-panel test screens for marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A 10-panel test adds benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, and methaqualone. DOT testing uses a federally mandated 5-panel. We can also perform custom panels based on specific requirements. All testing follows SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) guidelines.

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID). If testing is for employment, bring any paperwork or requisition forms provided by your employer. For court-ordered testing, bring court documentation. Avoid excessive fluid intake before testing, as diluted samples may require recollection. Do not bring personal belongings into the collection area.

Yes, drug screening is conducted in a private, professional environment. Results are released only to parties you authorize in writing, such as your employer, legal representative, or court. We maintain strict confidentiality and follow all HIPAA regulations. Chain of custody documentation ensures your sample is tracked securely throughout the testing process.

Yes, if you receive a non-negative result, you have the right to request confirmation testing of the original sample at a certified laboratory. For DOT testing, a medical review officer will contact you to discuss any legitimate medical explanations for positive results, such as prescribed medications. Keep documentation of all prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you are taking.

Yes, we provide observed collections when required by DOT regulations, court orders, or employer policies. Observed collections are performed by same-gender staff in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure sample integrity. This is typically required for return-to-duty testing, follow-up testing, or when previous samples showed evidence of tampering.